Our natural gas-fired Micro-Combined Heat & Power (MCHP) co-generation system produces electricity while heating the Lab plus other campus buildings, a boon considering CT's high electric rates!
Property
- Owner:
- Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven, Inc.
- Type:
- Community Owned/Controlled
- Address:
- 333 Sherman Ave., New Haven, CT 06511
- Size:
- 2,631 sq ft
- Event Participation:
- NESEA Green Buildings Open House 2012 Host
- NESEA Green Buildings Open House 2013 Host
Technology
- Type:
- Combined Heat & Power
- Installed:
- January 2009
- Purposes:
- To generate electricity
- For space heating
Financial Details
- Own or Lease:
- Cash Purchase
- Additional Financial Notes:
- We have been recommending that CT offer incentives for consumers to install this technology. As a nonprofit, we are not eligible for federal tax credits, but homeowners and businesses would be.
Professionals & Suppliers
- Products:
- ECR
- Installers:
- J&A Construction LLC
- Builders:
- Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven, Inc.
What You Need to Know
Description:
Our Micro-CHP system complements the Solar PV perfectly. MCHP runs all day, half a year (providing heat in the cold months), while Solar PV runs half a day...all year. If we had more demand for hot water year round, the MCHP system could run all year long.
Other Benefits:
The efficiencies are multifold: the single-cylinder Honda generator operates and delivers much more efficiently than a typical gas-fired power plant, and there are no line losses. When a heating boost is needed, the high-efficiency ECR boiler kicks in.
Efficiency or Sustainability Improvements:
High-efficiency building envelope with closed-cell foam insulation, energy efficient windows, green roof, reused and recycled building and fit-out materials, solar daylighting system, high efficiency lighting, on-demand tankless hot water, water efficiency.
My Motivation:
1) to control energy spending 2) to inspire homeowners and building professionals 3) to be the first in our state to vet a new technology we believe in
Additional Notes:
NHS of New Haven's Home Improvement and Energy Conservation Lab has received LEED Platinum designation as well as numerous other Green Building awards, including a Ct Green Business Award for Co-Generation from Business New Haven.
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